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News • 12 May 2014

Culture crisis

After a successful feature article on The Conversation, University of Newcastle researcher, Dr Catherine Grant, is heading to Cambodia to research...

News • 09 May 2014

Tamworth Education Centre set to grow rural health workforce

UON’s $19.4 million Tamworth Education Centre is a state-of-the-art education and research hub designed to increase skills and capacity of the health workforce.

News • 08 May 2014

Future of agriculture looks sweet

Sugar may be the key to future food security and economic prosperity according to University of Newcastle Associate Professor Yong-Ling …

News • 07 May 2014

Creative arts researcher awarded US fellowship

University of Newcastle researcher, Dr Gillian Arrighi, aims to bring the unique cultural contribution of child performers to scholarly attention.

News • 06 May 2014

Educator #1 in his field

University of Newcastle educator awarded #1 in the field of gastroenterology

News • 06 May 2014

Preparing communities for natural disasters

University of Newcastle research prepares ‘at risk’ communities for natural disasters

News • 05 May 2014

Australian attitudes to Nuclear weapons

University of Newcastle scholar's book documents Australia's historical attitudes to Nuclear weapons.

News • 05 May 2014

Ambitious thinkers share innovation insights at Hunter Innovation Forum

University of Newcastle visionaries will showcase their most ambitious thinking at the Hunter Innovation Forum 2014, to be held in Newcastle from May 15-17.

News • 05 May 2014

Warrior immune cells could win the fight against asthma

Laureate Professor Paul Foster is developing new anti-inflammatory approaches to treat asthma and infections of the lung

News • 05 May 2014

University’s bot-soccer team to impress crowd at CeBIT Expo 2014

Two-time world champions of the RoboCup tournament, the University of Newcastle is showcasing their latest generation of robotic soccer stars (NUbots) at CeBIT

News • 02 May 2014

Dr Jeff McGee's Research on Climate Change Governance Cited in United Nations Report

Newcastle Law School academic Dr Jeff McGee has received citations for his research in the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on …

News • 30 Apr 2014

Australia's top young university

Times Higher Education ranks UON the nation's number one dynamic young university

Events

Webinar

New oral history resources and training

For those interested in oral history methodology and practice, there are two new resources available.

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When Tuesday 17 March 2026
2:20pm - 2:20pm
Location  Online

In person

Works in Practice

A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.

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When Friday 10 April 2026
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Location  Room X401, Level 4 NUSpace | Auckland Street, Newcastle, NSW 2300

In person

Student to Startup

Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.

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When Tuesday 14 April 2026
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location  I2N Hub, Honeysuckle

In person

Launch: Quiet Protest: A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War

The Vietnam War sparked the largest public demonstrations Australia had ever seen. You're invited to the launch of Quiet Protest - A New History of Activism during the Vietnam War.

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When Saturday 9 May 2026
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location  Watt Space Gallery | 20 Auckland Street, Newcastle NSW 2300